Uncertainty, the most important characteristic of an analytical result, has been evaluated using a bottom-up approach during EDXRF determination of Pt in alumina. The calibration function of the EDXRF spectrometer was derived through bivariate least squares fitting, in combination with weighted regression of the residuals.
Gold and silver in dross were determined by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence technique. Sample was prepared by pressed pellet method using microcrystalline cellulose powder as binder, and a method of standard additions was used for quantification. L β X-ray of gold (11.4 keV) and K β X-ray of silver (24.9 keV) were used for analysis. The measured concentrations of gold and silver were 132 ± 8 and 1181 ± 84 mg kg
À1, respectively. The results were validated by instrumental neutron activation analysis technique. The t-test indicated that there was no significant difference between results obtained by the two techniques. Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence is a simple, precise and accurate technique for the determination of gold and silver in dross.
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